Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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Changing username/Simple
This page is a forum in which users can request, and stewards (including global renamers) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.

Instructions
For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia,
please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. Click here to place your request.
    • Add your desired username after NEW=
    • Add a reason for the change after REASON=
    • Do not change anything after CURRENT=
  6. Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
  7. Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
  8. Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.


Important Notes After you are renamed...
  • Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
  • Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
  • Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
  • Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.
  • ... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
  • ... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
  • ... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
  • ... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.


Symmachus Auxiliarus → Quintus Symmachus

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:50, 7 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Sw20GT → MotorsportsEast

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 09:40, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username looks like the name of a group; a Google search suggests a loose connection. I highly recommend you pick a new username. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:02, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Filed new request and has been renamed successfully. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:15, 16 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Dharmik2105 → idharmik21

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 13:00, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: The requested username, Dharmik, is already taken. I noticed you had changed your requested username here. The username you originally requested, Idharmik21, is available. Would you like to be renamed to "Idharmik21"? —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 13:14, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Theankitjais12 → theankitjais

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Theankitjais.—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 15:50, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:18, 10 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

TheAssistant06 → TheAssistantMM

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 18:30, 9 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@TheAssistant06: In that case please create a new account as Wikipedia policy prohibit account sharing and such accounts are considered compromised. @K6ka: Looks like we need a block here. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:25, 10 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Aztekccomputers → AztekComputers

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 23:10, 11 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Aztekccomputers: Either name sounds way too much like a certain business, which we do not allow because we are not a business directory, billboard, nor means of promotion. Ian.thomson (talk) 23:18, 11 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Firstly, as Ian.thomson has explained above, neither name is acceptable. Secondly, since your account has done no editing at all other than this rename request, there is no point in renaming it. If you want a new name (but not AztekComputers) you can create a new account. JBW (talk) 21:23, 16 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

A Singaporean Tryceratop → An SG A.R.M.Y. (BTS' fandom)

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:10, 14 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

St. Jimmy Jammy → St. Jimmy

Robot clerk note: No problems foundcyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 06:30, 16 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
 Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 14:12, 16 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Kajolqueen → 12mannmani

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 21:20, 16 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Zvrenna17 → idonthaveaname

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Cinney98 → Taumafai64

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 04:20, 17 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Searesph → SEARESPH

Robot clerk note: No problems found—cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 08:50, 17 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]